Module 7 : Interpretation and Analysis of Accounts
Lecture 2 : Ratio Analysis
 
  1. Capital Structure/Leverage Ratios:
    1. Coverage ratios:

      3. Preference dividend Coverage ratio =
                         EAT                    
       
      Preference dividend liability
         
       

      This ratio measures the ability of a firm to pay dividend on preference shares which carry a stated rate of return.

       
      4. Capital Gearing ratio = Preference Share Capital + Debenture + Long Term Loan
           Equity Share Capital + Reserves & Surplus - Losses